Effectiveness of Sodium Iodide Root Canal Filling Pastes in Primary Teeth

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the physical properties and antibacterial effectiveness of iodoform based root filling pastes, Vitapex® Metapex®, with sodium iodide paste (NaI paste) for primary teeth. Materials Methods: The (flowability, film thickness, radiopacity) pastes were evaluated according ISO 6876:2012. activity against Enterococcus faecalis strain (ATCC 6538) was using a direct contact test. Results: There no significant statistical difference (<i>p</i> > 0.05) observed in flow thickness NaI when compared currently available canal materials. average capacities Vitapex®, 15.40 mm, 21.25 20.01 respectively. 33.3 μl, 22.6 25.0 However, showed lower radiopacity than existing materials, this statistically < demonstrated higher antimicrobial also 0.05). Conclusion: Compared commercialized exhibited similar performance terms superior E. . Hence, could be promising material teeth may potential alternative